Sanjay Dutt, whose father Sunil Dutt gave Vinod Khanna a break in the industry with Man Ke Meet (1968), had a special message to share. He wrote, “It is saddening to hear of the demise of Vinod Khanna ji. I have watched him as a child and throughout my life was always fascinated by his style and charisma. He was always a thorough gentleman. A big loss to the fraternity. He is and always will be family to the Dutts. May his soul rest in peace. My deepest condolences to Kavita Bhabhi, Akshay, Rahul and Sakshi."
Filmmaker Subhash Ghai also expressed his grief, 'I met him last year at convocation of whistling woods film school when he was honoured with a maestro award by students for his outstanding contribution. A real handsome man on and off screen both. Celebrated his life with love n dignity n compassion for others n in service to his nation as mp. He will always live in my heart n mind. Good bye Vinod. RIP.”
Meanwhile, Anushka Sharma, Ajay Devgn, Sidharth Malhotra, Pallavi Sharda, Kabir Khan, Aditi Rao Hydari and many others have expressed their grief on social media.
Will always remember Vinod Khanna as a popular actor, dedicated leader & a wonderful human. Pained by his demise. My condolences.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 27, 2017
A huge loss to the film industry. One of the nicest and most charming gentlemen ive had the pleasure of working with. #VinodKhanna sir, RIP.
— NOOR (@sonakshisinha) April 27, 2017
A legend passes but a legacy lives on. RIP #VinodKhanna sir. Peace and prayers wherever you are. Heartfelt condolences to his family. 🙏🏼❤️
— Aftab Shivdasani (@AftabShivdasani) April 27, 2017
Apni shaili ke behtareen kalakar Vinod Khanna ji aaj hamare bich nahi rahe. Mujhe is baat ka (cont) https://t.co/MqO6CY1Yhb
— Lata Mangeshkar (@mangeshkarlata) April 27, 2017
Sad to hear about #VinodKhanna sir ! May he rest in peace 🙏
— Sidharth Malhotra (@S1dharthM) April 27, 2017
So sad to hear of the passing of veteran actor Vinod Khanna.. RIP to a truly wonderful man who warmed our hearts for generations.
— PALLAVI SHARDA (@pallavisharda) April 27, 2017
Deeply saddened to hear about the loss of legendary actor #VinodKhanna ji. My condolences to the family. RIP
— sachin tendulkar (@sachin_rt) April 27, 2017
I grew up watching all his films; loved & got inspired by them.
— Manish Malhotra (@ManishMalhotra) April 27, 2017
RIP Vinod Khanna. Your inherent style will be missed pic.twitter.com/s6kN8fRvvY
Remembering my buddy #VinodKhanna, led many lives in one lifetime, films spirituality politics, always following his heart. Salute you! pic.twitter.com/6jE4wmnPdo
— KABIR BEDI (@iKabirBedi) April 27, 2017
Remembering d glorious achievements & contribution of Vinod KhannaJI in cinema& his inspirational contribution as a human being in life RIP
— Anushka Sharma (@AnushkaSharma) April 27, 2017
He will live on forever in all of our hearts as a true hero ... #VinodKhanna
— Anushka Sharma (@AnushkaSharma) April 27, 2017
Extremely saddened by the news of Vinod Khanna Sir's demise. Generations of people have been inspired by his work and goodness. RIP Vinodji
— Arbaaz Khan (@arbaazSkhan) April 27, 2017
They don't make them like that anymore. RIP Vinod Sir. pic.twitter.com/u7JdCNXDgE
— Ajay Devgn (@ajaydevgn) April 27, 2017
Veteran actor Vinod Khanna passed away earlier in the day today, after suffering from prolonged illness. The actor was admitted to Hurkisondas hospital in Mumbai.
In his long Bollywood career, he worked in more than 100 films, and was an active politician, and Member of Parliament from Gurdaspur, Punjab. Vinod is survived by his wife Kavita Khanna, sons Rahul, Akshaye and Sakshi, and daughter Shraddha Khanna. Before marrying Kavita, Vinod Khanna was married to Getanjali but they later got divorced.
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